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Factors That Make Your Motorcycle Insurance Premiums Go Up
So you say you’ve got your license, your bike, and all the necessary gear… You’re good to go, right? Not so fast. Do you have motorcycle insurance? In case you weren’t aware, it’s a legal requirement in most states – typically requiring liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage at minimum with some states…
Read MoreMost Iconic Motorcycles in Movie History
Motorcycles represent many things to many people – speed, excitement, style, and danger for starters. So is it any surprise they so often rise to Hollywood superstardom? The number of memorable and influential appearances made on two wheels on the big screen is vast indeed. And as such, the following list in no way attempts…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Motorcycle Helmets: From Vintage to Smart Tech
No single item of motorcycle safety gear is as crucial for your safety as a helmet. In fact, a helmet should be treated as the equivalent to your motorcycle’s keys – no helmet, no ride. Today’s helmets are technological marvels, featuring advanced materials, construction techniques, and electronics, while remaining light in weight but robust in…
Read MoreThe Legacy of Indian Motorcycles
It was announced in late October that Polaris Inc. would separate Indian Motorcycle from its portfolio, spinning the brand off in order to sell a majority stake in the marque to Carolwood – a Californian-based private equity firm. This hugely eventful if still uncertain turn of events is just the latest chapter in the storied…
Read MoreHow Long Do Motorcycles Last? Maintenance Tips
How long can you expect a motorcycle to last? 25,000 miles? 100,000? 300,000? Sure… perhaps… and why not? To be frank, why some bikes are inherently more bullet-proof than others, any hope of hitting six figures on the odometer is more on you than the motorcycle. If you take the necessary steps and are blessed…
Read MoreSportbike vs. Cruiser: Take Your Pick
For many new and experienced riders alike, selecting between a sportbike and a cruiser is a common dilemma. For some, the choice is obvious. You just know instinctively without any need for introspection which category calls to you. For others, however, it’s an impossible choice – one where you really can’t go wrong but also…
Read MoreTop Dual Sport Motorcycles for On and Off-Road Adventures
While their bigger-bore. more-civilized Adventure bike brethren have been all the rage in recent years, Dual Sport motorcycles are still the beasts of choice for a certain sort of rider. In particular, those who demand that their bike behave like a proper offroad machine – not merely a street bike capable of some light trails…
Read MoreSecrets the Motorcycle Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
For you, the individual, motorcycling is likely all about freedom, enjoyment, and excitement. But in a larger context, it’s also a profit engine inside a capitalist society. As a result, even if you may want to purchase a motorcycle, and a manufacturer, via its dealer network, wants to sell you one, your goals won’t always…
Read MoreThe History Behind Harley-Davidson
To a not insignificant portion of two-wheeled enthusiasts, Harley-Davidson is not just the iconic marque, Harley-Davidson is motorcycling. The name alone instantly conjures up emotions and all the associated iconography – style, freedom, endless legions of diehards who shape their very image and lifestyle around the brand. The sound of rumbling v-twins, an all-American ideal,…
Read MoreTop Motorcycle Gear You Should Invest In
For all its great many positives, there is simply no ignoring that with motorcycling also comes a (mortal) risk. You may have gotten lucky to date, but as the old adage goes, there are two types of riders: those who have crashed and those who haven’t… yet. Fortunately, there are a number of steps that…
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